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The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Tsiakkas

All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas says her ‘dream was shattered’ when she was axed from show

Pro dancer was left 'heartbroken' after she was dropped without being 'given a reason'

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell gives birth to baby boy with Joe Sugg as they pay tribute to her father with name

‘Never felt a love like it,’ the pair shared on Instagram

The Independent UK

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Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK

Strictly star withdraws from 2026 tour following BBC show’s cast shake-up

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The Independent UK

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

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Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

The Independent UK

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes fourth professional’ from 2026 series amid major overhaul

Four pro dancers will reportedly not be returning for 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers’ from 2026 series

Reported shakeup comes as the broadcaster continues its hunt for a new host

The Independent UK

Star of Strictly Christmas special teases Elf On The Shelf-inspired dance

Six celebrities will battle it out to be crowned Christmas champion.

Evening Standard

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden to take part in Strictly Christmas Special

The Irish singer will perform with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

Evening Standard

Strictly stars say ‘it will not be the same’ after Daly and Winkleman leave show

Former professional dancer Ian Waite said it has been said for a few years that the format ‘needs shaking up’.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Strictly fans bemoan ‘unfair’ changes as pro dancers miss out on competition

‘They’re benched again,’ one viewer complained

The Independent UK

Jamie Borthwick axed from EastEnders after 19 years on the soap

Actor was suspended by the BBC earlier this year for using a slur on the set of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Evening Standard

Kate Garraway reveals ‘shock’ after phone stolen in London

The Good Morning Britain presenter said she felt ‘traumatised’ after having her phone stolen, revealing police offered little help after the incident.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after phone was snatched in broad daylight

Dancer was on her way to the dentist when professional thieves targeted her in the street

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Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after broad daylight robbery in London

The professional dancer was heading to the dentist when a man on an electric bike snatched her phone near Covent Garden

The Independent UK

Strictly dancer forced to pull out of upcoming show after suffering an injury

The dancer has already been replaced for the upcoming Christmas Special

The Independent UK

Strictly fans heap praise upon It Takes Two host for emotional Jamie Borthwick interview

Presenter Fleur East had tears in her eyes as she watched back dancer’s best moments

Evening Standard

Strictly icon Brendan Cole defends Montell Douglas after judges save her from third dance-off

EXCLUSIVE: Gladiators star has faced backlash after judges voted to send home EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick instead of her

The Independent UK

Strictly viewers slam ‘absolute joke’ elimination: ‘How did that man get through?’

‘Sometimes the British public get it SO wrong,’ one viewer raged

Evening Standard

Ninth celebrity misses out on place in Strictly quarter final after dance-off

The actor and his professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas faced the dreaded dance-off against Olympian Montell Douglas and her partner Johannes Radebe.

The Independent UK

Ninth Strictly Come Dancing celebrity eliminated from series

Just six couples remain in the competition

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